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What was the reason behind James Watson's stripped honors?
What was the reason behind James Watson's stripped honors?
What is the term for representing another person's work as one's own?
What is the term for representing another person's work as one's own?
Who was charged with fraud, embezzlement, and violation of bioethics law?
Who was charged with fraud, embezzlement, and violation of bioethics law?
What motivated scientists like Woo Suk Hwang to engage in fraudulent activities?
What motivated scientists like Woo Suk Hwang to engage in fraudulent activities?
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What did Rosalind Franklin contribute to the field of DNA science?
What did Rosalind Franklin contribute to the field of DNA science?
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What is the primary goal of originality in scientific research?
What is the primary goal of originality in scientific research?
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What is the primary purpose of skepticism in the scientific process?
What is the primary purpose of skepticism in the scientific process?
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Why is confidentiality important in certain companies, such as drug companies?
Why is confidentiality important in certain companies, such as drug companies?
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What is the most important personal quality required for authentic research in the biosciences?
What is the most important personal quality required for authentic research in the biosciences?
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What is a necessary condition for experiments involving human subjects?
What is a necessary condition for experiments involving human subjects?
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What is the primary consideration when designing experiments involving non-human subjects?
What is the primary consideration when designing experiments involving non-human subjects?
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What is the primary expectation from a scientist in terms of their results?
What is the primary expectation from a scientist in terms of their results?
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What is the primary concern when a specimen does not meet laboratory quality standards?
What is the primary concern when a specimen does not meet laboratory quality standards?
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Who was a postgraduate student at Cornell University involved in a case of data fabrication?
Who was a postgraduate student at Cornell University involved in a case of data fabrication?
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What is the main idea behind the Mertonian norm of Universalism?
What is the main idea behind the Mertonian norm of Universalism?
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What type of research was Mark Spector involved in when he fabricated data?
What type of research was Mark Spector involved in when he fabricated data?
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What is the purpose of a researcher familiarizing themselves with the scientific literature?
What is the purpose of a researcher familiarizing themselves with the scientific literature?
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What is implied by the Mertonian norm of Disinterestedness?
What is implied by the Mertonian norm of Disinterestedness?
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Who is the author of the book 'The Secret of Life: Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, Francis Crick, and the Discovery of DNA’s Double Helix'?
Who is the author of the book 'The Secret of Life: Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, Francis Crick, and the Discovery of DNA’s Double Helix'?
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What is the main goal of professional codes of ethics in research?
What is the main goal of professional codes of ethics in research?
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What is the name of the hospital where John Long, a medical scientist, was involved in data fabrication?
What is the name of the hospital where John Long, a medical scientist, was involved in data fabrication?
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What is the concept of Communalism in the Mertonian norms?
What is the concept of Communalism in the Mertonian norms?
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What are the two main goals of scientific pursuits?
What are the two main goals of scientific pursuits?
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What is the term for representing another person's work as one's own?
What is the term for representing another person's work as one's own?
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What is the primary concern of bioethics?
What is the primary concern of bioethics?
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Why is it important to assume trust and honesty from all scientists in reporting their results?
Why is it important to assume trust and honesty from all scientists in reporting their results?
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What is an example of a practical goal in scientific research?
What is an example of a practical goal in scientific research?
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What is the term for intentionally dishonest behavior in research, such as fabricating or altering data?
What is the term for intentionally dishonest behavior in research, such as fabricating or altering data?
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